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Buccaneers re-signed S Chris Conte to a one-year contract.

Although he remained a replacement-level starter, Conte had the best season of his career back deep last year, earning PFF's No. 27 grade among 88 qualified safeties in pass coverage. Conte turned 27 in February and has forced 11 turnovers over the past three years. He'll return as the Bucs' starting free safety. Mar 13 - 3:19 PM

Conte and the Bucs talked about a new contract at the Combine, but they have yet to work anything out. A capable if not spectacular center fielder, Conte would fill a need for the Giants next to sophomore SS Landon Collins, and the Saints could always use cheap help in the secondary. Mar 11 - 5:21 PM

According to Pewter Report, the Buccaneers will meet with Chris Conte's agent this week at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

They're also meeting with Doug Martin's agent, David Dunn. According to Pewter Report, the Bucs’ level of interest "will depend on Conte’s contract demands." Conte followed his old coach Lovie Smith to Tampa Bay last season and might not be as keen on staying now that Dirk Koetter has been promoted to head coach. The 26-year-old logged 78 tackles, two forced fumbles and two interceptions in 14 games last year before a knee injury ended his season. Feb 21 - 1:11 PM

Signed to a one-year deal to reunite with coach Lovie Smith, Conte started 13 games and received plus marks from Pro Football Focus for his pass coverage. The soon-to-be 27-year-old will hit the market again in March. Jan 1 - 12:08 PM

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Conte and the Bucs talked about a new contract at the Combine, but they have yet to work anything out. A capable if not spectacular center fielder, Conte would fill a need for the Giants next to sophomore SS Landon Collins, and the Saints could always use cheap help in the secondary.

According to Pewter Report, the Buccaneers will meet with Chris Conte's agent this week at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

They're also meeting with Doug Martin's agent, David Dunn. According to Pewter Report, the Bucs’ level of interest "will depend on Conte’s contract demands." Conte followed his old coach Lovie Smith to Tampa Bay last season and might not be as keen on staying now that Dirk Koetter has been promoted to head coach. The 26-year-old logged 78 tackles, two forced fumbles and two interceptions in 14 games last year before a knee injury ended his season.

Signed to a one-year deal to reunite with coach Lovie Smith, Conte started 13 games and received plus marks from Pro Football Focus for his pass coverage. The soon-to-be 27-year-old will hit the market again in March.

Conte was brought in to solidify the free safety role, but he injured his hamstring on the first day of training camp and has not practiced since. Conte should know Lovie Smith's system well after playing for him in Chicago, but he needs to get on the field if he hopes to beat out Bradley McDougald and D.J. Swearinger for a starting role.

The 26-year-old gives Tampa Bay some stability at safety after four players started at least five games at that position last season. He's likely to start at free safety following Dashon Goldson's departure. Conte played his first two seasons under coach Lovie Smith in Chicago. Although he has battled numerous injuries -- particularly to his shoulder -- Conte is a capable starter when healthy. He played cornerback in college.

Free agent S Chris Conte has a visit lined up with the Jets if his deal with the Buccaneers falls through.

This has to have the Bucs at least a little concerned. If Conte's preference is to win games, it's more likely that will happen in New York as the Jets have vastly improved themselves this offseason. There are still plenty of reasons for Conte to sign with Tampa Bay, including his close ties to head coach Lovie Smith. Dashon Goldson's release should create urgency for Tampa Bay to sign Conte.

Conte will reunite with former coach Lovie Smith. He should start opposite Bradley McDougald in Smith's Tampa-2 scheme, but is never a good bet to stay healthy. Conte's signing allows the Bucs to move on from FS Dashon Goldson.

Conte was linked to the Bucs prior to the start of free agency. He has a history with coach Lovie Smith, who selected him in the third round of the 2011 draft. The Bucs are expected to cut FS Dashon Goldson at some point.

The Buccaneers are expected to be "in play" for free agent S Chris Conte.

Conte was drafted by Lovie Smith's Bears in 2011. Although he has been incredibly injury prone, Conte is a league-average starter and offers some versatility as a former college cornerback. He turned 26 last month.

Humphries has practiced on a limited basis the last two days but remains in the league's concussion protocol. Tampa Bay's receiving corps is paper-thin right now with Humphries and Cecil Shorts (knee) both sidelined. Mike Evans and Cameron Brate should draw most of the targets from Jameis Winston in Week 14.

Myers has one year left on his contract at a $1.75 million salary. He's behind Austin Seferian-Jenkins, youngster Cameron Brate, and Luke Stocker on the depth chart. Myers posted a 12-127-0 line on 321 snaps last season.

Sweezy spent the first half of the season on reserve/PUP and isn't healthy enough to practice, let alone play in games. Sweezy was extremely slow to recover from April back surgery, undoubtedly suffering setbacks in his rehab. The Bucs signed Sweezy to a five-year, $32.5 million contract in 2016 free agency.